Book excerpt: In the male-dominated echelon of educational leadership, many women feel alone in their struggle to succeed. This anthology presents a collection of powerful stories written by women whose backgrounds are as diverse as their leadership roles. Readers will discover a sense of community among the pages, as well as practical guidance on how to develop the skills and character to achieve success. Readers will: Learn about the challenges women leaders face in international education. Study the real-life experiences of 10 women leaders and analyze the lessons learned from each unique story. Gain self-reflection exercises and strategies to identify areas of growth. Feel inspired to overcome gender barriers and pursue ongoing professional development. Receive reproducible tools and templates to reinforce learning and self-reflection. Contents: Chapter 1: On Commitment and Empowerment--Elsa's Story Chapter 2: On Embracing Control and Knowing Your Worth--Michelle's Story Chapter 3: On Resilience and Courage--Debra's Story Chapter 4: On Imposter Syndrome and the Problem With Titles--Kimberly's Story Chapter 5: On Getting Unstuck and Redefining Success--Aleasha's Story Chapter 6: On Building Relationships and Blazing Trails--Pauline's Story Chapter 7: On Learning Self-Care--Francesca's Story Chapter 8: On the Benefits of Persistence and the Importance of Timing--Maya's Story Chapter 9: On Defying Limits and Leading From the Heart--Suzette's Story Chapter 10: Bringing It All Together